Lipari is an island of volcanic origin, the largest of the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, opposite the northern coast of Sicily. "Lipara" was its original name, which in ancient Greek meant rich and fertile land.
The island attracts thousands of tourists every year who choose this small paradise rich in lush nature and unspoiled sea during the summer; a place where relaxation, culinary traditions and a lively nightlife mix perfectly.
There are many places of interest that are definitely worth a visit, including the square "Marina Corta" and the Castle of Lipari, which houses a splendid archaeological museum, the Cathedral of San Bartolomeo, the remains of the Norman monastery of Santissimo Salvatore and the beautiful road "Marina Lunga" that leads to the hamlet of Canneto. Lipari is also home to the Terme di San Calogero, considered one of the oldest thermal centers in the Mediterranean.
The shipping companies that performs departures to Lipari are Liberty Lines, Alilauro, Snav and Siremar, using modern and fast hydrofoils or comfortable ferries.